8M017523 Mercury MerCruiser Bravo Shift Cable | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Quicksilver Bravo Lower Shift Cable - Part Number: 8M017523

A genuine Quicksilver lower shift cable for selected Mercury MerCruiser Bravo sterndrives.

The cable transfers movement from the engine-mounted shift plate through the transom assembly to the sterndrive shift mechanism. Correct cable movement and adjustment are essential for positive forward, neutral and reverse engagement.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Quicksilver OEM Bravo shift cable

• Correct Mercury part number 8M017523

• Lower transom-to-sterndrive cable application

• Marine-grade cable casing and end fittings

• Designed for accurate Bravo clutch engagement

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 8M017523 current OEM Bravo shift-cable reference

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 8M017523

• Bravo lower shift cable

• Bravo transom shift cable

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• No aftermarket equivalent

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• MerCruiser Bravo lower shift-cable systems

• Transom assemblies using the corresponding Bravo cable routing and end fittings

Typically suits:

• Drive models:

• MerCruiser Bravo One

• MerCruiser Bravo Two

• MerCruiser Bravo Three

• MerCruiser Bravo X One

• MerCruiser Bravo X Two

• MerCruiser Bravo X Three

• MerCruiser Bravo XR One

• MerCruiser Bravo XR Three

• MerCruiser Bravo XR Sport

• MerCruiser Bravo XR SportMaster

• Drive Type: MerCruiser Bravo-series sterndrive

• System Type: Lower shift cable from engine shift plate to sterndrive

• Year Range: Serial-number controlled Bravo applications

🔌 Function

The cable transfers helm-control movement from the engine shift mechanism to the drive, allowing the clutch assembly to select forward, neutral and reverse.

Common signs of failure:

• Excessive effort required to shift

• Drive does not fully engage forward or reverse

• Engine stalls while shifting

• Cable movement is stiff, rough or inconsistent

• Outer casing cracked or inner cable corroded

📦 Condition

• Genuine Quicksilver part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging